FORSYTH YMCA FLYERS

2025 -2026

SWIM TEAM INTEREST/PARENT MEETING

MEET OUR COACHES/STAFF

WHAT HAVE WE BEEN UP TO...

This past summer we had our summer season where we had...

• A total of 52 swimmers participated in the summer swim season.
• Over half of our athletes competed in swim meets.
• A team overall 3rd place at the State Championship Meet In Newnan - first time ever placing!
• Over half of our swimmers placed 1st place in various events.
• 100% improvement on time and technique.
• A very successful end of season party where we celebrated the season’s accomplishments and the many connections/memories made.

OUR TEAM

• Bronze
• Learning the fundamentals, etiquette & strokes
• Silver I
• Learning the fundamentals, etiquette & strokes with more endurance
• Silver II
• Refining technique along with speed
• Gold
• Maximizing potential with added speed and endurance (aimed for High School Swimmers)

GETTING READY FOR THIS SEASON

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• Evaluations are held to assess swimmers on their skills to place them on the team that best fits their skill set.
• Evaluations will consist of workouts to showcase the swimmer’s ability on yardage, dives, and turns.
• Our next Evaluations are scheduled for Saturday, August 9th 10 am-1 pm, on the pool deck.
• Come prepared with your swimsuit and goggles.
• After evaluations, the coaches will discuss the best practice group that fits your child’s skill set & age, depending on their evaluation performance.
• Swimmers are evaluated throughout the season for improvements and if changes are needed

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GETTING READY FOR THIS SEASON

• After evaluations, you will receive an email with the team placement of your child by August 13th.
• Once you get your child’s placement, you will be able to fill out the registration form on Swimtopia. **Do not register without having your child evaluated and placed in a practice group**
• Returning members should log in to their Swimtopia account to register. New members can still register and will receive an email with instructions to set up a password once completing registration.

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GETTING READY FOR THIS SEASON

• Swimtopia is our main form of communication where we keep everyone informed on details throughout the season
• With registering on Swimtopia parents are automatically added to the email list
• Expect one email a week with updates throughout the season, please read every email sent as they contain very important information in regards to upcoming events and updates/changes on practices and meets
• All emails sent to parents are archived under the news section of the Swimtopia website

GETTING READY FOR THIS SEASON

• Swimtopia is also utilized for swim meet sign-ups, viewing practice schedules, accessing the team store, and locating the venues for away meets.

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THIS SEASON

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• Swim Strokes are classes meant to be a bridge between swim lessons and the swim team.
• In swim strokes, we aim for a more personal experience, building confidence and endurance in the water while still getting a swim team-esque experience without the pressure of a competition swim team.
• Classes will begin after Labor Day
• There will be a class held on Monday/Wednesdays and another class held on Saturdays
• You will be able to register online/with the front desk like a regular swim lesson

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WHAT TO EXPECT THIS SEASON

• We expect our swimmers to arrive on time and to be ready to swim on deck by the start of practice.
• We expect swimmers to attend practice on their registered practice days. If changes need to be made, please let the coaching staff know immediately, because each practice group has a limit on the number of swimmers per group.
• There are NO make-up days for absences unless it is worked out with the coach before practice. Dry-land activites counts as a practice, in the case of inclement weather or if it is planned.

**Practice starts August 18th/19th**

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS SEASON

• Swimmers should give their best effort at practice. Coaches will help each child improve their strokes, technique, and endurance. With Coaches’ criticism they are not being singled out; this is part of the coaching process. Swimmers should ask questions and make adjustments as needed.
• Children must arrive prepared with the following:
• Swim gear: swimsuit, water bottle, swim cap, goggles.
• Dry land gear: tennis shoes, shorts/leggings, t-shirt.
• On days due to inclement weather we will be doing dry land practices so please make sure you have ALL your equipment with you each day.
• For questions, please email us to set up a meeting time. Do not approach us during practice, as we are focused on the entire team.
• Parents must be on the pool deck to pick up children 5 MINUTES before practice ends. No child may re-enter the water for free swim without their parent/guardian present.

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**Practice starts August 18th/19th**

THIS SEASON

• Bronze (Ages 5–9) 4:45–5:30 PM:
• Bronze A: Monday/Wednesday
• Bronze B: Tuesday/Thursday
• Silver I A & B (Ages 9–13) 5:30–6:45 PM:
• Silver I (A): Monday/Wednesday/Friday
• Silver I (B): Tuesday/Thursday/Friday
• Silver II (Ages 11–18) 6:30–8:00 PM:
• Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday
• Gold (Ages 13–18):
• Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday | 6:30–8:30 PM
• Friday | 6:00–8:00 PM

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THIS SEASON

• Swimmers will compete in various meets to showcase their skills developed in practice. Every team member trains daily for competition and is prepared!
• Participation in home meets at Forsyth County Family YMCA is required, with two home meets scheduled per season on Saturday afternoons at a YMCA in the Metro Atlanta area.
• To register for swim meets, all parents must use Swimtopia and declare their athlete’s attendance in the ‘Meets & Events’ tab. Registration must be completed by the Monday night before each meet.
• The swim meet schedule will be available the first week of September. We will hold another parent meeting on Thursday, September 25, to share more details about the swim meets, which will be posted on Swimtopia.

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MINIMUM REQUIRED SUPPLIES

• All swimmers will get 1 Forsyth Flyers competition cap for Swim Meets
• If the initial swim cap breaks, it will cost 10 dollars to replace it
• It is recommended that swimmers have a practice swim cap to prevent wear and tear on their competition swim cap

SUPPLIES

Mesh Bag

Kick Board

Buoy

Mesh Bag

Kick Board

Buoy

Fins

Mesh Bag

Kick Board

Buoy

Fins

Paddles

Center Mount Snorkel

WHERE TO GET THESE MATERIALS

Visit the team store on Swimtopia:

REDDISET ATLANTA

THIS SEASON

As important as the work we do in the pool, it is important to have fun outside of the swimming pool and practice times! It is also important for us to build community through team bonding:

• Meals by Grace Food Drive August 26th - September 9th
• We will hold a competition between all the swim practice groups at FCY Aquatics to see who can donate the most goods. The practice group that donates the most goods will receive a party. Please see the flyer that was given for more information.
• Packaging of Donations - September 10
• On September 10th we will have the Silver II/Gold practice group participate in packing the ‘Break Bags’ together instead of swim practice during that time in the Spark Room on the 2nd floor.
• This is a great way to get volunteer hours for school/clubs and to help the families and children in your community.
• More will be posted in the coming days and sent in your weekly emails.

GOALS FOR THIS SEASON

• Increase Team Meet Participation
• Encourage at least 90% swimmer participation in all scheduled meets, including YMCA league competitions.
• Achieve New Time Standards
• Every swimmer will work toward achieving at least one personal time goal for the season, set in collaboration with their coach.
• Celebrate swimmers who meet or exceed personal milestones.
• Improve Individual Personal Records (PRs)
• Track PRs throughout the season and aim for each swimmer to achieve at least 3 new PRs over the course of the season.
• Technique Development
• We will introduce all legal techniques in all four strokes and continue working on them until each swimmer is able to perform.

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IMPORTANT DATES THIS SEASON

• August 9th : Swim Team Evaluations, 10 am - 1 pm
• August 18th/August 19th: Start of Practice
• August 26 - September 9th : Donations for Meals By Grace
• Early September: Swim Meet Schedule Released
• September 12th: Swimsuit Fitting, 10 am - 12 pm
• September 10th : Meals by Grace Volunteer Event (Silver II/Gold swimmers will be volunteers).
• September 25th : Parent Informational Meeting, 7-8 pm
• October: Swim Meets Begin

CONTACT US

• Phone Number
• 770.888.2788
• Email
• caroline.delcarmen@ymcaatlanta.org
• bryce.barnard@ymcaatlanta.org
• Shradha.Pedgaonkar@ymcaatlanta.org
• fcyaquatics@ymcaatlanta.org

THANK

YOU

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